Youtubes Popular Culture
During what user-created video was YouTube’s journalism potential elevated
YouTube’s journalism potential was elevated when a taser was used on a UCLA student and a video was uploaded online.
What does publicly private/privately public mean? What are the differences between these two terms?
Publicly private is when they disclose identifiable information about themselves. Privately public means making connections with many other people, while being relatively private about their identity.
Vlogs make up what percent of the most discussed videos on youtube?
40 percent
What is a “media circuit”
A media circuit is the use of media by members of a social group to stay connected or to interact with other members.
________ videos are the most popular content on Youtube
User-created videos
In this article how many people were interviewed for the study on Youtube participation?
43
What are the four types of Youtube videos that are explored in this reading?
the most viewed, favorited, responded, and discussed
How is Youtube used as a social networking site?
Youtube is a social networking site because it allows users to expand their friends through subscription, and stay connected through responses to videos and access to the like and dislike button.
What is confessional culture? Name two different types of Youtube videos that exemplify this.
Confessional culture focuses on the observation of everyday life.
examples: vlogs, house tour
What does Nissenbaum argue
Nissenbaum (2004) argues that some privacy is required for individuals to self-actualize. Privacy is arguably necessary for advancing the self and protecting the integrity of relationships.